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Popcorn Machine Fire Delays Game, Oklahoma Wins 94-76

2/15/2026

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A popcorn-machine fire at the Lloyd Noble Center during the University of Oklahoma–University of Georgia game on February 14, 2026, prompted a five-minute delay as fans evacuated.
The fire was quickly extinguished by sprinklers.
No injuries were reported.
The University of Oklahoma won the game 94-76.
The contest was the final game for Joe Castiglione, athletic director of the University of Oklahoma.

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A popcorn-machine fire at the Lloyd Noble Center during the University of Oklahoma–University of Georgia game on February 14, 2026, prompted a five-minute delay as fans evacuated.
The fire was quickly extinguished by sprinklers.
No injuries were reported.
The University of Oklahoma won the game 94-76.
The contest was the final game for Joe Castiglione, athletic director of the University of Oklahoma.